Podcasts

As teachers, we have access to literally millions of high quality, freely-availably images thanks to resources such as Pixabay and Unsplash. In this episode we dig into the impactful use of visual metaphors in teaching with guest Richard Cotterill, who shares insights from his recent research. Rich argues that visual metaphors can make abstract concepts more comprehensible for students. We explore the challenges and benefits of incorporating images into lectures, the importance of simplifying content, and practical techniques for educators.

Richard Cotterill has been a teacher for over thirty years. He teaches Foundation Business and Pre-Masters Management to students in the University of York's International Pathway College and undertakes research into learning processes and assessment. Richard is a Fellow of the HEA, a Certified Management and Business Educator, a Certified Member of the Association for Learning Technology and holder of the Vice Chancellor’s Teaching Award. Email: richard.cotterill@york.ac.uk

Ditch the documents

A conversation on the capabilities of e-authoring tools such as Articulate, H5P and Xerte, their potential for enhancing flipped learning provision, their impact on classroom teaching and how teachers and materials writers can get started with their own projects. David Read is Academic Director for Technology Enhanced Learning at the University of Sheffield.

Resources

Is VR the future of teaching?

I talk to Sam Hazeldine from the University of York on how virtual and augmented reality are no longer solely the domain of expensive STEM courses. We discuss how VR is becoming more accessible to all subjects, and how it can be used to enhance teaching.

Has Technology changed the way we teach?

A conversation between EAP practitioners and TEL specialists on using technology in classroom practice. We look specifically at polling tools and ways in which tech can aid interaction. Read more...

AI in Academia: Future-Proofing Education

In this episode, we discuss responses from institutions, policy, implications for teaching and assessment, questions raised and opportunities for SoTL, and other topics. Read more...